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Rubber zipper tag/pull on Hein Gericke broke - repair?

  • 09-01-2014 10:30am
    #1
    rat_race
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭


    Hey, the rubber part of my zipper pull on my Hein Gericke jacket just broke off today. The metal bit remaining is too short to be useful...the holes in it to hold the rubber on are tiny and it seems fairly custom, so I don't think I can find some generic replacement online that would just attach on.

    I figure with all their administration issues lately, there is no point even trying to get it fixed by them. It's not worth a trip to the north either.

    So, I'd obviously like to get this fixed. Anywhere around here (Leinster) that can replace the zipper with something similar? The metal bit remaining will probably have to be removed, so the size of the new part matters.

    No idea on sizes/compatibility myself, so don't wanna buy online and try to replace myself, and not sure if one needs a special tool to attach it (but would otherwise).

    Suggestions?


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  • #2
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    works wonders...
    6200188280nickelplated.jpg


  • #3
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Paper clip is neater IMHO.


  • #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I used a tiny cable tie.


  • #5
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    $(KGrHqEOKnQE6O(ZEyKBBOqqJcDvBw~~60_35.JPG


  • #6
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Oryx wrote: »
    $(KGrHqEOKnQE6O(ZEyKBBOqqJcDvBw~~60_35.JPG

    I cannot believe someone when to the trouble of inventing that!


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  • #7
    BlackWizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    With a 3d printer we could all just print off things like that :) Some day!


  • #8
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,550 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    +1 on the keyring ring. Have been using one on my HG jacket for years. Are they in administration? :(


  • #9
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    +1 on the keyring ring. Have been using one on my HG jacket for years. Are they in administration? :(

    Yep, see thread here for info.


  • #10
    rat_race
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭rat_race


    Thanks all for the responses. Made my own using a cable tie and a bit of tube, attached to the original metal bit. Was temporary, but looks only beautiful, so might keep.

    zip.jpg


  • #11
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    works wonders...
    6200188280nickelplated.jpg

    I've that myself. It's handy to hang the shades on if I'm not using the tinted visor.


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  • #12
    Interceptor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    www.sugru.com

    I replace all mine with this stuff.


  • #13
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    Interceptor wrote: »
    www.sugru.com

    I replace all mine with this stuff.

    Didn't even know it existed :eek:, great share dude thanks! :D


  • #14
    rat_race
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭rat_race


    Interceptor wrote: »
    www.sugru.com

    I replace all mine with this stuff.

    Looks good! Is it bendy once set? Also, how strong/tearable is it? Must give it a try.


  • #15
    Interceptor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    rat_race wrote: »
    Looks good! Is it bendy once set? Also, how strong/tearable is it? Must give it a try.

    Yip - bendy and strong. I noticed PCWorld in Galway had it in stock as well so you mightn't have to go too far to buy it.


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